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The Bearing of the Cross and the Flight into Egypt
The Bearing of the Cross and the Flight into Egypt is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Master of Hoogstraeten. It dates from 1500 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
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Overview
The Bearing of the Cross and the Flight into Egypt is an oil painting attributed to the Master of Hoogstraeten, a Flemish artist or workshop active in Antwerp during the early 16th century.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts two biblical scenes: Christ carrying the cross, surrounded by onlookers, and the Holy Family's flight to Egypt, although the latter is not visually prominent. The somber expression on Christ's face and the concern of the surrounding figures convey a sense of solemnity and reverence.
Technique & Style
The work is characteristic of the Antwerp Mannerists, a group known for their religious subjects. The artist's use of oil paint and composition reflects the northern Renaissance style, with attention to detail and expressive figures set against a landscape backdrop.
History & Provenance
The painting is held in the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, indicating its significance within the collection of Flemish art.
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Artist & collection
Artist
The Master of Hoogstraeten (c. 1475 – c. 1530) is the Notname given to a Flemish painter or a collective of painters active in Antwerp in the early 16th century. The master created principally religious paintings and is…
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